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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.85, 2,277.27 and 1,092.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.85, 2,277.27 and 1,092.33 is: 1,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.85 : 2,277.27 = 1,092.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.85/2,277.27 = 1,092.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.85x = 2,277.27 × 1,092.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.85x = 2,487,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,530.34/1,652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.99

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